Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch, LLP and CONNECT, a regional program that catalyzes the creation of innovative technology and life sciences products in San Diego County and has assisted in the formation and development of more than 3,000 companies, will be holding a public policy forum entitled "A Review of the America Invents Act and Its Impact on the USPTO" with U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Director David Kappos on December 16, 2011 from 8:30 to 10:00 am at the Joan Kroc School of Peace and Justice Theater at the University of San Diego.  Joining Director Kappos will be Leonard Svensson of Birch Stewart, Kolasch & Birch, LLP and moderator Donald Rosenberg, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Qualcomm Inc.  The registration fee for the forum is $25 (students), $45 (pre-registered members), $60 (pre-registered non-members), or $90 (at the door).  Those interested in registering for the lecture can do so here.